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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.18, 735.75 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.18, 735.75 and 312.14 is: 430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.18 : 735.75 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.18/735.75 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.18x = 735.75 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.18x = 229,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,653.33/533.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.73

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